In Fox’s official statement, the TV mogul said: ‘I’m thrilled for Cheryl. She is massively excited about this show, and has been fantastic to work with.

It seems he isn’t the only one pleased by the news, with many taking to Fox’s X Factor blog to express their pleasure at the announcement.

JamesA wrote: ‘So happy that Cheryl Cole will be on The X Factor USA, I canât wait to see her on my screen, sheâs going to be a hit.’

One user could barely contain their excitement at the news, with Raaheim Brooks writing: ‘Yes!!!!!!!!!!!! This is so far the best panel in the history of singing competitions! I canât wait for the next judge to be announced!!’

Brad M was slightly more reserved, acknowledging that Cheryl isn’t yet a huge star Stateside, but was still pleased at the news.

He wrote: ‘Cheryl Cole is an amazing choice for a judge on The X Factor here in the US. She isnât extremely popular here yet, BUT SHE WILL BE VERY QUICKLY!!! With her beauty and music, America will go crazy.’

Many critics have argued Americans will not be able to understand Cheryl’s Newcastle accent, but Cole doesn’t think this will be a problem â in fact, quite the opposite.

Cheryl says her Geordie twang has been a hit, saying: ‘So far I have only ever been complimented on my accent.

‘Americans are always really sweet about my accent and seem to find it intriguing, which I think is quite funny.’